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Devil May Care offers a unique and memorable dining, music and nightlife experience. An underground lounge awaits: with late-night libations and entertainment. With its cozy, eclectic vibe, our lounge provides an art-filled, underground hideaway with curated cocktails & wine, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

Being part of the Devil May Care team means you are passionate about your craft and serious about service. We are are unscripted in our ways, however always intentional to provide the best experience for our guests and each other.

We care about each other and create a place to work that is inclusive, positive and rewarding.

dev·il-may-care (de'vel-ma-kâr') • cheerful and reckless

Who We Are

Nova’s guiding purpose is to create concepts where intentional ingredients, genuine hospitality, exceptional craft, and lighthearted play can converge. We innovate unique, layered experiences that nourish people, nurture talent, and serve the communities we call home.

What to Expect

• Consistent delivery of an approachable, refined hospitality experience
• Willing to have a flexible schedule
• Always attentive to guests and team
• Arrange tables and seating plan for the night based on expected reservations
• Answer phone calls and messages sent to the restaurant
• Ensure the arrivals area is clean, stocked with supplies needed, and organized at all times
• Welcome our guests upon arrival and thank them when departing
• Approaches guests and collects information needed to assist with seat and bar arrangements
• Check in guests with reservations and confirm any applicable notations
• Organizing nightly dining reservations, private parties and any guest's special occasion
• Maintains knowledge of the restaurant layout and table numbers, seating the room evenly per operational needs and member requests
• Accommodate walk in guests
• Works with a sense of urgency to anticipate guests and team members needs when the opportunity arises
• Communicates with management and service staff immediately to rectify any guest needs and requests
• Walk guests to the table and be available to answer any immediate questions
• Ensure all notes, allergy mentions and requests are communicated to the server
• Share your thorough knowledge of the food and beverage menu to answer all questions from guests and the team
• Ensure the work area complies with the Health and TABC code at all times

Being Part of the Team

• You are constantly in motion
• Adapting to changes and adjustments on the fly
• Gladly taking responsibility and not leaving it to others
• Service is a conversation, not a transaction
• Not afraid to change or innovate
• Committed to learning all about the food and beverage we offer
• Comfortable with receiving feedback and brave enough to deliver it
• Sometimes being in the weeds and ready to help each other clear a path
• You take responsibility and do not leave it to others
• Genuine care for others

You Should Have

• Prefer one (1) or more years of serving experience in a high-volume fine dining restaurant
• A valid TABC Certification and Food Handlers Certification may be required and must be obtained before entering this position
• Must have an outgoing personality and hospitality-driven attitude
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at a time
• Must be polished, professional, friendly, dynamic, and able to multitask

PHYSICAL AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to stand or walk for a minimum of eight hours.
• Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb, and carry objects as necessary.
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment in the presence of areas containing high noise levels, bright lights, and dust, and communicate during this time – sometimes within a small area.
• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.